If McNamara is honestly being evaluated as next weeks starter, the numbers speak for themselves.
McNamara vs ISU stats from 2023 and 2024.
| COMP | ATT | % | YDS | YDS/ATT | TD | INT | Rating |
2023 | 12 | 22 | 54.5% | 123 | 5.6 | 0 | 1 | 92.4 |
2024 | 13 | 29 | 44.8% | 99 | 3.4 | 0 | 2 | 59.7 |
Actually performed worse than last year, despite a better OL (?), improved WR's, improved running game and new, 'innovative' OC.
Subjectively, he doesn't "look" good either. Bad mechanics - backpedaling away from oncoming rush and throwing off back foot. Bad decisions - throwing inexplicably to covered receivers, poor throws to open receivers.
Time for someone else to get some reps.